About Ranger 888

Basic Information


Date of Birth
September 9, 1946 (78)
About Ranger 888
Biography:
Born in Auckland. Hunter and shooter (professionally and recreationally) for 54 years. Was actively involved in SAR as a park ranger, and SAR Adviser and Search Coordinator for NZ Police (35 years). NZ Mountain Safety Council bushcraft and firearms safety instructor (22 years).
Location:
West Auckland
Interests:
target shooting, deerstalking, cartridge collecting, pistol shooting
Occupation:
Retired park ranger (35 years service)

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Total Posts
Total Posts
1,144
Posts Per Day
0.32
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Last Activity
07-05-2025 03:47 AM
Join Date
07-08-2015
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664 Likes

  1. Finnwolf
    Finnwolf liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 23 drive by shootings in Auckland
    Some of the cases seem to involve semi .223s. How could this be? They were ALL handed in! Never mind, they will all show up on the new register...
    Liked On: 11-06-2022, 05:05 PM
  2. Joe_90
    Joe_90 liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 23 drive by shootings in Auckland
    As a result of 23 drive by shootings by gang members in Auckland, there are a lot of broken windows and perforated doors, but no injuries. My nephew sent me this text: "I'm having some very serious...
    Liked On: 11-06-2022, 04:48 PM
  3. Bol Tackshin
    Bol Tackshin liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 23 drive by shootings in Auckland
    As a result of 23 drive by shootings by gang members in Auckland, there are a lot of broken windows and perforated doors, but no injuries. My nephew sent me this text: "I'm having some very serious...
    Liked On: 11-06-2022, 04:27 PM
  4. outlander
    outlander liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : 23 drive by shootings in Auckland
    As a result of 23 drive by shootings by gang members in Auckland, there are a lot of broken windows and perforated doors, but no injuries. My nephew sent me this text: "I'm having some very serious...
    Liked On: 11-06-2022, 03:06 PM
  5. 20 Bore
    20 Bore liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : My 22 somehow got a bulge in the barrel.
    Whoa...in some cases, it doesn't affect accuracy. Check before you chop.
    Liked On: 26-05-2022, 08:21 PM
  6. Maxx
    Maxx liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Proposed 1080 drop for Raukumara Urutawa and Waioweka
    There is only one "W" in Waioeka....just saying.
    Liked On: 15-05-2022, 05:07 PM
  7. 40mm
    40mm liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Young Monty's first time shooting by himself
    40mm and MB..what great dads! Well done, you two! Thanks for sharing..
    Liked On: 06-05-2022, 12:04 PM
  8. Carbine
    Carbine liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Lake Hauroko History
    Pure superstition. Ever heard of "coincidence"?
    Liked On: 29-04-2022, 01:05 PM
  9. Russian 22.
    Russian 22. liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : WW2 surrendered rifles
    Yep..and Sod's Law says that the mint ones would be on the very bottom.
    Liked On: 09-04-2022, 11:01 AM
  10. CBH Australia
    CBH Australia liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : WW2 surrendered rifles
    Yep..and Sod's Law says that the mint ones would be on the very bottom.
    Liked On: 08-04-2022, 12:05 PM
  11. bumblefoot
    bumblefoot liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : WW2 surrendered rifles
    Yep..and Sod's Law says that the mint ones would be on the very bottom.
    Liked On: 08-04-2022, 11:55 AM
  12. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : WW2 surrendered rifles
    Yep..and Sod's Law says that the mint ones would be on the very bottom.
    Liked On: 08-04-2022, 11:15 AM
  13. CBH Australia
    CBH Australia liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : A good calibre on pigs
    I shot feral hogs for 40 years with a Ruger semi carbine in .44 Magnum, till Aunty Jacinda decided I wasn't allowed to play with it anymore. They were all 1 shot kills. I liked it because it was...
    Liked On: 06-04-2022, 12:14 PM
  14. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : A good calibre on pigs
    I shot feral hogs for 40 years with a Ruger semi carbine in .44 Magnum, till Aunty Jacinda decided I wasn't allowed to play with it anymore. They were all 1 shot kills. I liked it because it was...
    Liked On: 06-04-2022, 12:10 PM
  15. MB
    MB liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : Young Monty's first time shooting by himself
    40mm and MB..what great dads! Well done, you two! Thanks for sharing..
    Liked On: 04-04-2022, 12:18 PM

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